They were speaking at their talks with the Vietnamese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Vu Dung during his visit to Algeria during July 18-21.

The visit aimed to strengthen the traditional ties and economic-trade cooperation between Viet Nam and Algeria.

The Vice Minister also held talks with his counterpart Ramtane Lamamran on July 18. The two sides agreed to seek more practical ways to strengthen economic relations between the two countries. The Algerian side said a substantial delegation of small and medium-sized enterprises will visit Viet Nam in December.

Vice Minister Vu Dung and his entourage were received by the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs on July 19./.